Dembele's hat-trick helps France secure 4-1 win over Norway's reserves

Ousmane Dembele scored a hat-trick in the first half as France defeated Norway's second-string squad 4-1 in Boston on June 26, 2026. Dembele opened the scoring in the 7th minute and added two more goals by the 32nd minute, showcasing weak defensive play from Norway, who made 10 changes and left their star players on the bench. Norway's Thelo Aasgaard briefly pulled one back in the 21st minute, but a penalty saved by Mike Maignan foiled their attempts to mount a comeback. Desire Doue added a fourth for France in stoppage time to secure the victory and complete their perfect Group I campaign.